Apprentice Terminal Operator
Company: Buckeye Partners L.P.
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionFounded in 1886, Buckeye Partners, L.P. has a proven
track record of stability and success. We pride ourselves on the
laser focus we apply to safely providing service and value to our
customers, operating under a strong set of values, and empowering
our employees to make decisions. We have a tenacious commitment to
environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance in all that
we do.
It is our internal culture that sets us apart from other companies.
Our goal is to provide our employees with a greater span of
responsibility, the ability to make decisions, and access to
experts to help you build your skills and experiences. Each of our
career tracks provides employees with the ability to innovate, and
be a significant contributor from their first day on the job.
Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Terminal Operator with 2+
years' related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine
operations in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!
Role Summary:
Learn the overall operation and maintenance of the terminal,
pipeline, marine, and rail assets as applicable. Basic
understanding of the following: executing the receipt, delivery
storage management, and inventory control of petroleum products for
the field location.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:
* Train and apply knowledge for the maintenance and repair of the
terminal loading rack, storage and all equipment associated with
terminal operations; keeping it in good working order and
acceptable appearance. Maintain facility to meet or exceed company
standards. Help analyze and solve problem situations.
* Learn and train to be Responsible for receipt, storage, and
distribution of petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine
dock (if applicable), following all product movement, measurement
and quality control procedures.
* Become knowledgeable of petroleum terminal regulations. Stay
aware of all environmental regulations, safety directives and
operating procedures, to include Coast Guard, local, state and
federal environmental agencies so that the terminal can assure
compliance.
* Ensure that management is apprised of any area or issue that
should be addressed regarding regulatory compliance including
health, safety, security and environmental.
* Maintain a good relationship with all terminal customers and
respond to their inquiries and needs as required.
* Following training, respond to terminal, pipeline, rail and
marine related emergencies when called upon to do so. Participate
in annual emergency response training drills.
* Responsible for the operation of all computer inventory control
systems and participate in any inventory issue investigations.
* Be familiar with pipeline operations, handle pipeline product
movements at the terminal and assist with other pipeline duties
such as one call investigations if applicable, etc.
* Be familiar with marine operations, handle dock product movements
at the terminal and assist with other marine duties as
required.
* Support Asset Team to achieve high performance certification. May
be required to act as Asset Team point person.
* Support Buckeye terminal operations and assist in special
projects as needed.
* And other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* 0-2+ years related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine
operations preferred.
* General understanding of equipment and maintenance of pumps,
meters, truck loading rack, and dock facility preferred.
* General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry is
helpful.
* Inventory control and/or accounting background a plus.
* Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck
rack automation systems desirable.
Certificates & Licenses:
* Some locations may be subject to the port security regulations
set forth by the Transportation Security Administration and United
States Coast Guard. Employment at certain locations may be
contingent upon obtaining state specific licenses and/or a
Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:
* In order to be successful in this position, one must possess a
strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
* Good communication and problem-solving skills are also
required.
* This position requires someone who can work well under pressure
and has a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
* Individual must be available during non-work hours as required
and may be required to carry an on-call phone at all times. Normal
and extraordinary work circumstances may require, without notice,
overtime, weekend or holiday work.
* Individuals must be able to work with little to no
supervision.
Essential Functions:
* This position requires the ability to safely and successfully
perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other
federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative
and or/quantitative productivity standards.
* This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual
attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
* This position requires compliance with all personnel
policies.
Physical & Safety Requirements:
* This person must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for
emergency response.
* Individual must consistently exhibit a high level of customer
service.
* Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions,
hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb
tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.
About You:
To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must Possess
excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You must
be able to work independently. You must also be able to exercise
tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal
clients and external counterparties (customers, vendors, etc.), as
well as when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Buckeye Partners wants to create and reward an organizational focus
that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of our
employees and results in innovative ways of reducing costs,
generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving
processes.
About Us:
Buckeye Partners, L.P. is the logistical solutions partner of
choice for the global energy business and one of the nation's
largest independent petroleum products pipeline transportation and
terminalling service provider; our strength is to create centers of
expertise around our products, technologies and client needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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